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Rothaar Family History

Rothaar Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rothman, Rother, Rothbart, Rotar, Rothbard, Roth, Haar, Rota, Schaar

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Where is the Rothaar family from?

You can see how Rothaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothaar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothaar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rothaar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothaar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothaar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rothaar. 60% of Rothaar men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Printer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Rothaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothaar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Rothaar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 377 military records available for the last name Rothaar. For the veterans among your Rothaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothaar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rothaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rothaar in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

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